Twins: Caleb Thielbar falling behind, giving up runs

After 12 scoreless appearances, Twins reliever Caleb Thielbar has given up runs in each of his last three outings.

Thielbar gave up two hits and an earned run in 1.2 innings Sunday. On Friday, he was smoked for three earned runs while recording only one out.

"He's getting behind more than anything else," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "He's missing some pitches and getting behind and having to throw the ball over the plate and is centering it a little too much."

Thielbar, a Randolph, Minn., native, started his scoreless streak April 6.

"He's got good stuff," Gardenhire said. "His breaking ball is decent right now and we've seen him better."